Renowned Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemida sparked widespread discussion after his recent statements about the role of art in society, stressing that all forms of artistic expression are essential to human development and cultural awareness 🎭✨
His remarks came during a special interview while attending the stage play “Bacchithar Museum” at the El Falaky Theatre, where he spoke candidly about the misconceptions surrounding art and its societal role.
🎭 Art and Misunderstood Concepts
Hemida explained that debates over whether art or dance is “forbidden” stem from misunderstandings, emphasizing that art is fundamentally a form of human expression.
He added that dance is a cultural expression reflecting identity and heritage, not something negative as sometimes portrayed.
🎬 Theatre as the Core of Society
He strongly emphasized that theatre is not just performance art, but the foundation of social awareness.
Without theatre, he argued, society loses a crucial element of collective consciousness:
“Without theatre, there is no such thing as a society.”
🧠 Theatre as a Human Space
Hemida expanded the definition of theatre beyond the stage, describing any place of human interaction—such as schools, churches, and mosques—as spaces of social performance and awareness.
🎨 Art as a Natural Human Need
He highlighted that art consumption and creation are natural human behaviors, forming a balanced cultural ecosystem between creators and audiences.
💫 Lifelong Passion for Theatre
He concluded by expressing his deep passion for theatre, stating that he always wants to be present wherever theatre exists, as it represents the purest form of human connection and expression 🎭
